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There is no "easy way" to learn another language, especially one as different as Japanese. The best way to learn would be full immersion, but since you said that isn't an option you might what to look into getting some books and some audio lessons.

I know there is no "Easy way" .

I have a couple of books and I'm looking into some audio books.

If I knew someone who spoke I could be corrected.

Well, it not for a job or anything I just figured another language would open more doors for me.

hoi' I've been a student of the language for a little over a year now,. I'll be taking some Japanese classes this fall. My two cents;

There is an infinite number of ways to go about learning the language,. but I'd definitely recommend learning the Hiragana / Katakana before moving on to the Kanji.

Luckily,. the internet is full of wonderful resources! Take a peek at these;

ManyThings (Link) - Wonderful sources of quizzes,. games,. and all sorts of information on the written/spoken language.ChipChat Quiz (Link) - Another Hiragana / Katakana site with quizzes over the Kana you specify.All About Kanji Radicals (Link) - When you do start learning Kanji,. this becomes a lifesaver. All Kanji have radicals that can help you decipher meaning / pronunciation if you know where to look.

As far as the spoken language goes; I'd look into the "Pimsleur" units,. I've reached the second level of Japanese through that and its' worked miracles.http://www.pimsleurapproach.com/learn-japanese.asp ( ... Of course you can find it elsewhere free ...)

hope that helps! best of luck!

thanks for the sites. i've been learning Jap for the past 2 years and i must say, those sites are a big help.

I think the best way is buying a self-didacted (I dunno if it's called right in english) and look if you are really ready to start learning all those gramatic and kanjis and everything...

About going to Japan, all I heard is that if a student goes there to study the language, he learns a lot more if he's a newbie than if he's expert (and being a newbie you get a really strong basical things).

I hope I'll go the next summer to Japan, I've been only 2 years studying but I think I can go there and stay without having to speak english in any moment

Edit: Btw, take a look at www.realkana.com , it has simple quizzes about the hiragana and katakana you specify